# Hypnotic Spinning Sand Performances Artist Michael Gardener Creates Mesmerizing Patterns with Hand By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-gardener References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/03/22/Sand-Art-on-a-Spinning-Table/) The work of Russian artist Michael Gardener is absolutely hypnotic. His latest performance video clocks in at just over15 minutes, but a person may not even notice the passage of time as they stare mesmerized at the [visually striking patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) being made. Essentially, Michael Gardener using a traditional [clay spinning table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table) as the base of his performance. But instead of wet clay, he has placed a pile of sand on its smooth surface. When it starts to spin, Michael Gardener uses his fingers to create patterns on its surface, patterns that begin to look a lot like mandalas, a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism that represents the Universe. From relatively basic to downright intricate, Michael Gardener's [sand art performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection) is enhanced exotic music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hypnotic Sand Art:** The mesmerizing patterns created by Michael Gardener's sand art performances present an opportunity for immersive sensory experiences. - **Spinning Table Art:** The use of a spinning table as a canvas for artistic expression opens up possibilities for innovative kinetic art forms. - **Mandalas as Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from spiritual and ritual symbols like mandalas can lead to the creation of unique and meaningful art experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The hypnotic and visually striking nature of Michael Gardener's sand art performances can captivate audiences and provide a unique form of entertainment. - **Fine Arts:** The use of unconventional materials and techniques, such as sand art on a spinning table, can disrupt traditional notions of fine art and open up new avenues for creative expression. - **Wellness and Meditation:** Michael Gardener's sand art performances, reminiscent of mandalas, can be incorporated into wellness and meditation practices as a calming and visually immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-coffee-table.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md) - [Maze-Like Salt Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-path-of-memories.md) - [Miniature Kinetic Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homedics-drift-11.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md)